MA vs NTRS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs Northern Trust Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | NTRS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $623.60 | $167.92 |
| Market cap | $546.28B | $30.72B |
| P/E ratio | 34.3 | 13.2 |
| ROE | 241.20% | 18.44% |
| Profit margin | 46.34% | 26.00% |
| Revenue growth | 14.10% | 12.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.56% | 2.10% |
| Beta | 0.76 | 1.25 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs NTRS in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 17.8× the market cap of NTRS.
- NTRS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.2 vs 34.3).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (241% vs 18%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 12%).
- NTRS has the higher dividend yield (2.10% vs 0.56%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
NTRS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Northern Trust Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.